We’ve been in full on prep mode for this event all summer, and boy are we excited to head to Huron, South Dakota for the 2022 South Dakota Summer Spotlight – Livestock Show! Since 2017, we have been the official photographers of the event and it’s a pleasure! The Spotlight is unique to us, because it is 4 species — …
Introducing 2022 Summer Intern
We’re so excited to announce the hiring of our first ever summer intern! We had a pool of incredibly savvy and promising applicants, making our job selecting the best fit for our business both a challenge and an honor. We found an awesome individual, someone we are sure can handle the demands of our unique business with many moving parts. …
Introducing New Field Staff Photographer
We’re thrilled to announce we have hired a new Field Staff Photographers to join our team at FMG! Welcome Alexis O’Boyle. We had so many wonderful applicants for the job, we decided to add an additional in-person interview to the process. Back in May, we flew a few photographers to South Dakota for a weekend of “real picture pen” experience …
NOW HIRING: Field Staff Photographer
ISO: livestock photographer with a great work ethic and a desire to drive business to the only all-inclusive livestock marketing firm in the country. That’s right, we’re adding to our team! Someone with an eye for cattle and is comfortable directing a picture pen. This individual must love to travel and be ready to jump in to a new, rewarding …
NEW HIRE: Emma Mathews
A few months ago, we set out to hire another Field Staff Photographer to join our team. We think we hit the jackpot with Emma Mathews! We’re so excited to have a team member on the east side of the country again … PLUS she has experience with all species. Keep reading to learn a little bit more about her …
Intern Announcement :: 2018 Jordan Mack Memorial Show
The Jordan Mack Memorial Show is sneaking up on us! Our crew is excited to be in Watertown, South Dakota on Saturday, November 24th for the event. We’re equally excited to have some excellent help on hand for the event. We had several awesome candidates, but ultimately chose two talented individuals to assist our FMG crew on Saturday. First up …
Junior Nationals Crew: Riley Zoss
Meet Riley Zoss ? Riley is no stranger to the Focus Marketing Group crew, as he has helped us at several South Dakota events in the past. This summer, we’re super excited that Riley will be working with us at The Grand Fiesta Maine-Anjou & Chianina National Jr. Show in Grand Island, Nebraska. This guy is one of the best …
Junior Nationals Crew: Melissa Grimmel Schaake
Meet Melissa Grimmel Schaake — Melissa is a familiar face to many of us in livestock circles, and we’re so happy to announce that Melissa will be assisting us at The Grand Fiesta Maine-Anjou & Chianina National Jr. Show in Grand Island, Nebraska. This young lady is wildly talented and we are very excited to have her on our crew, …
NEW TEAM MEMBERS: Dianna & Kyndal
We’ve been holding it in for a while now, but we’re finally ready to announce our newest #FMGcrewmembers! Please join us in welcoming Dianna Elder & Kyndal Reitzenstein. Dianna Elder Many of you know Dianna from her years of involvement in the show cattle business with her husband Bart and from her past work?with industry magazines and fellow marketing companies. …
Our Favorite Photos of 2016
2016 is wrapping up, and we’ve taken a few moments to reflect on our favorite photos of the year. The long drives, the hot / cold / windy days, late nights and early mornings are WORTH it. We have the coolest job in the world — traveling from place to place, seeing great cattle every day and working with the …